University of Agricultural Sciences, Mandya

At University of Agricultural Sciences, Mandya (UAS Mandya), we embrace the power of knowledge, regional empowerment, and sustainable farming. Rooted in the rich agricultural legacy of the Old Mysuru region, our university aims to be the catalyst for a new era of innovation and growth in agri-education.

Founded as the historic College of Agriculture at V.C. Farm in 1991, UAS Mandya has been nurturing agricultural talent for over three decades—offering B.Sc. (Agri.), diploma, and extension-focused programs to uplift our rural youth.

In early 2025, the Karnataka State Cabinet formally approved the establishment of the new agricultural university at the V.C. Farm campus—marking a long-awaited step toward regional agricultural advancement. Envisioned on the model of Shivamogga University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, UAS Mandya will unite the College of Agriculture (Mandya), College of Agriculture (Hassan), College of Agriculture (Chamarajanagar), College of Forestry (Ponnampet), and the College of Horticultural Sciences (Mysuru) under its banner. Its jurisdiction will cover the districts of Mysuru, Mandya, Hassan, Chamarajanagar, and Kodagu

Vishweshwaraiah Canal (V.C) Farm Mandya-Melkote, Road, Mandya, Karnataka 571405
registraruasm@gmail.com
+91 0823277211

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Dr. Sowmya E

Designation: Assistant Professor

Email: sowmyae19@gmail.com

Office Telephone: 0 80-23330153

Education

Degree	University	Specialization
PhD Agri	UAS Raichur	Agricultural Entomology
MSc. Agri	UAHS Shimogga	Agricultural Entomology
BSc. Seri	UAS Bangalore	Sericulture
Pg Diploma	UAS Bangalore	Agriculture
Pg Diploma	Annamalai, Tamil Nadu	IPR

Research Interests & Expertise

My specialized expertise includes root grub larval taxonomy and adult taxonomy, along with mass production and application of biological control agents such as entomopathogenic fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes for the management of insect pests. I am passionate about serving the benefit of students and farmers by promoting eco-friendly pest management solutions. I am interested in conducting laboratory experiments and field evaluation of biorationals and biopesticides for effective insect pest management. I also have a strong interest in contributing as a Placement Cell Coordinator to support students in securing placements across different professional domains.

Awards

Professor Kameshwarao young scientist best oral presentation Award – Seasonal incidence of root grubs in Northeastern Karnataka, XVII AZRA International conference held at Raichur (12-14/2/2020), Applied Zoologists Research Association Foundation.
Best oral presentation Award – Field Evaluation of Metarhizium rileyi (Deuteromycotina: Hypomycetes) as Mycoinsecticide for Management of Lepidopteran Pests, International Conference on Innovative and Current Advances in Agriculture & Allied Sciences (ICAAAS-2021).
Young professional award – Outstanding contribution in the field of Entomology, Agro Environmental Development Society (AEDS), 5th International Conference on Advances in Agriculture, Environmental and Biosciences for Sustainable Development, 2021.
Scientist Associate Award – Outstanding contribution in the field of Entomology, Scientific Development in Agriculture and Technology, International Conference on Innovative and Current Advances in Agriculture & Allied Sciences (ICAAAS-2021).
Best oral presentation Award – White grubs diversity and distribution in Northeastern Karnataka, 2nd National Post Graduate Research Conferences-2022.